Helpful Score: 2
I have read all the Gabriel Allon novels and each one seems to get better. This one is the sequel to "Moscow Rules". High paced action and plenty of twists. It is touted as being Silva's "finest novel yet".
Helpful Score: 1
Grigori Bulganov once saved Gabriel Allon's life in Moscow and Allon repays his debts. When the former Russian spy vanishes Allon gets his ten to go after those responsible. As the chase begins across the globe Allon's wife is kidnapped, now Allon has two quests to deal with or does he. A continuation of Moscow Rules this is another excellent addition to an additive series.
Excellent book. Read it in no time. Easy read, good story.
This is Daniel Silva at his best. Gabriel leads us through perilous adventures and intrigue as he always does, but in The Defector, he reaches new heights. A real page turner that holds our complete attention to the very end.
Loved it!!
Excellent - as usual! Another great Gabriel Allon story.
At the time it was written, The Defector was the strongest Gabriel Allon story line yet. Carrying over Grigori Bulganov and Ivan Kharkov with the ever vivacious Chiara (now as his wife) ensures a fast paced and enjoyable story line--hard to put down and reaching once again for the next book! bogie & tene'
Once again, Silva has given us a can't-put-it-down thriller. Silva is a writer who knows history and can relate it clearly to current events. Suspenseful, thought-provoking,compelling,intriguing plots--what more could one say? After reading 12 of Silva's books, I still say he is one of best writers.
The book was extremely well writtten; however there were too many words and too many characters involved. The story dragged at times as you tried to figure out who was who and what they were contributing. The story premise was sound. Overall, the story was good. The ending made it all worthwhile. I only wish he had used fewer words to get there.
I've read all the series featuring the character Gabriel Allon. I think this is one of the best.
